Bridging the
commercialization gap

Despite Canada producing world-class technical talent and innovative SaaS products, we continue to fall behind in commercializing these ideas at scale. It's time to bridge the gap and make go-to-market science our superpower.

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are donated to
october 29,
2025
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elizabeth, montreal
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queen elizabeth, montreal
  • Bridging the gap

Agenda

9:00 AM

Scaling from $0M to $1B: Hard-Won Lessons in GTM Growth

JD Saint-Martin reveals the playbook behind Lightspeed’s revenue journey and GTM scaling strategies.

JD Saint-Martin
10:30 AM

Supercharging Sales Enablement in the AI era

Sarah Chmielewski shows how enriched signals, insights, and battle cards are reshaping productivity.

Sarah Chmielewski
11:30 AM

RevOps Unlocked: Turning Your Revenue Engine into a Growth Machine

Guillaume Jacquet breaks down a practical framework to align teams and accelerate focus, accountability, and results.

Guillaume Jacquet
1:30 PM

From Zero to Launch: Building a Pro-Grade Campaign in 60 Minutes with AI

Jordan Crawford and Doug Bell walk through a live AI-powered build that transforms raw ideas into polished campaigns.

Doug Bell & Jordan Crawford
2:45 PM

Inside the VC Mind: What Top Canadian Investors Really Look For Now

With David Charbonneau as moderator, Marie-Michèle Caron, Karamdeep Nijjar, Jim Texier, and Emily Walsh share how they evaluate momentum beyond the pitch.

Marie-Michèle Caron, Karamdeep Nijjar, Jim Texier, and Emily Walsh
3:30 PM

Growth Loops Demystified: How AI GTM is now running on rails that PLG built

Dan Patterson debunks a few myths on AI Native companies and explores  the mechanics of product-led expansion and compounding revenue through loops.

Dan Patterson
4:30 PM

The Scaling Blueprint: Patterns Behind Post-Series A Success

Mark Roberge shares a rare 360° view of GTM precision, pitfalls, and proven strategies.

Mark Roberge
9:00 AM

Scaling from $0M to $1B: Hard-Won Lessons in GTM Growth

JD Saint-Martin reveals the playbook behind Lightspeed’s revenue journey and GTM scaling strategies.

JD Saint-Martin
10:30 AM

Supercharging Sales Enablement in the AI era

Sarah Chmielewski shows how enriched signals, insights, and battle cards are reshaping productivity.

Sarah Chmielewski
11:30 AM

RevOps Unlocked: Turning Your Revenue Engine into a Growth Machine

Guillaume Jacquet breaks down a practical framework to align teams and accelerate focus, accountability, and results.

Guillaume Jacquet
1:30 PM

From Zero to Launch: Building a Pro-Grade Campaign in 60 Minutes with AI

Jordan Crawford and Doug Bell walk through a live AI-powered build that transforms raw ideas into polished campaigns.

Doug Bell & Jordan Crawford
2:45 PM

Inside the VC Mind: What Top Canadian Investors Really Look For Now

With David Charbonneau as moderator, Marie-Michèle Caron, Karamdeep Nijjar, Jim Texier, and Emily Walsh share how they evaluate momentum beyond the pitch.

Marie-Michèle Caron, Karamdeep Nijjar, Jim Texier, and Emily Walsh
3:30 PM

Growth Loops Demystified: How AI GTM is now running on rails that PLG built

Dan Patterson debunks a few myths on AI Native companies and explores  the mechanics of product-led expansion and compounding revenue through loops.

Dan Patterson
4:30 PM

The Scaling Blueprint: Patterns Behind Post-Series A Success

Mark Roberge shares a rare 360° view of GTM precision, pitfalls, and proven strategies.

Mark Roberge
9:00 AM

Scaling from $0M to $1B: Hard-Won Lessons in GTM Growth

JD Saint-Martin reveals the playbook behind Lightspeed’s revenue journey and GTM scaling strategies.

JD Saint-Martin
10:30 AM

Supercharging Sales Enablement in the AI era

Sarah Chmielewski shows how enriched signals, insights, and battle cards are reshaping productivity.

Sarah Chmielewski
11:30 AM

RevOps Unlocked: Turning Your Revenue Engine into a Growth Machine

Guillaume Jacquet breaks down a practical framework to align teams and accelerate focus, accountability, and results.

Guillaume Jacquet
1:30 PM

From Zero to Launch: Building a Pro-Grade Campaign in 60 Minutes with AI

Jordan Crawford and Doug Bell walk through a live AI-powered build that transforms raw ideas into polished campaigns.

Doug Bell & Jordan Crawford
2:45 PM

Inside the VC Mind: What Top Canadian Investors Really Look For Now

With David Charbonneau as moderator, Marie-Michèle Caron, Karamdeep Nijjar, Jim Texier, and Emily Walsh share how they evaluate momentum beyond the pitch.

Marie-Michèle Caron, Karamdeep Nijjar, Jim Texier, and Emily Walsh
3:30 PM

Growth Loops Demystified: How AI GTM is now running on rails that PLG built

Dan Patterson debunks a few myths on AI Native companies and explores  the mechanics of product-led expansion and compounding revenue through loops.

Dan Patterson
4:30 PM

The Scaling Blueprint: Patterns Behind Post-Series A Success

Mark Roberge shares a rare 360° view of GTM precision, pitfalls, and proven strategies.

Mark Roberge

Speakers

Mark Roberge

Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital, Prof at HarvardHBS, Founding CRO at HubSpot

Bio +
Mark Roberge

Mark Roberge

Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital, Prof at HarvardHBS, Founding CRO at HubSpot

Bio +
Mark Roberge

Mark Roberge

Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital, Prof at HarvardHBS, Founding CRO at HubSpot

Bio +
Mark Roberge

JD Saint-Martin

President at Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD)

Bio +
JD Saint-Martin

JD Saint-Martin

President at Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD)

Bio +
JD Saint-Martin

JD Saint-Martin

President at Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD)

Bio +
JD Saint-Martin

Sarah Chmielewski

VP of Sales at 360insights

Bio +
Sarah Chmielewski

Sarah Chmielewski

VP of Sales at 360insights

Bio +
Sarah Chmielewski

Sarah Chmielewski

VP of Sales at 360insights

Bio +
Sarah Chmielewski

Jordan Crawford

Founder at Blueprint | Co-host of The Cannonball GTM

Bio +
Jordan Crawford

Jordan Crawford

Founder at Blueprint | Co-host of The Cannonball GTM

Bio +
Jordan Crawford

Jordan Crawford

Founder at Blueprint | Co-host of The Cannonball GTM

Bio +
Jordan Crawford

Doug Bell

Partner and CMO at Chief Outsiders | Co-Host of The Cannonball GTM

Bio +
Doug Bell

Doug Bell

Partner and CMO at Chief Outsiders | Co-Host of The Cannonball GTM

Bio +
Doug Bell

Doug Bell

Partner and CMO at Chief Outsiders | Co-Host of The Cannonball GTM

Bio +
Doug Bell

Guillaume Jacquet

2x Founder, CEO at Vasco

Bio +
Guillaume Jacquet

Guillaume Jacquet

2x Founder, CEO at Vasco

Bio +
Guillaume Jacquet

Guillaume Jacquet

2x Founder, CEO at Vasco

Bio +
Guillaume Jacquet

Dan Patterson

Chief Innovation Officer at Winning by Design

Bio +
Dan Patterson

Dan Patterson

Chief Innovation Officer at Winning by Design

Bio +
Dan Patterson

Dan Patterson

Chief Innovation Officer at Winning by Design

Bio +
Dan Patterson

VC panel

Marie-Michèle Caron

CRO at Tempo Software

Bio +

Marie-Michèle Caron

CRO at Tempo Software

Bio +

Marie-Michèle Caron

CRO at Tempo Software

Bio +

David Charbonneau

Managing Partner at Boreal Ventures

Bio +
David Charbonneau

David Charbonneau

Managing Partner at Boreal Ventures

Bio +
David Charbonneau

David Charbonneau

Managing Partner at Boreal Ventures

Bio +
David Charbonneau

Karamdeep Nijjar

Partner at iNovia Capital

Bio +
Karamdeep Nijjar

Karamdeep Nijjar

Partner at iNovia Capital

Bio +
Karamdeep Nijjar

Karamdeep Nijjar

Partner at iNovia Capital

Bio +
Karamdeep Nijjar

Jim Texier

Partner at FRAMEWORK

Bio +
Jim Texier

Jim Texier

Partner at FRAMEWORK

Bio +
Jim Texier

Jim Texier

Partner at FRAMEWORK

Bio +
Jim Texier

Emily Walsh

Lead Investor at Georgian

Bio +
Emily Walsh

Emily Walsh

Lead Investor at Georgian

Bio +
Emily Walsh

Emily Walsh

Lead Investor at Georgian

Bio +
Emily Walsh

Organizers

Sophie Geoffrion

Brand and Content Lead at Vasco & RevStar Marketing Manager

Bio +

Sophie Geoffrion

Brand and Content Lead at Vasco & RevStar Marketing Manager

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Sophie Geoffrion

Brand and Content Lead at Vasco & RevStar Marketing Manager

Bio +

Samuel Jobin

Investor at Boreal & RevStar Partnership Manager

Bio +
Samuel Jobin

Samuel Jobin

Investor at Boreal & RevStar Partnership Manager

Bio +
Samuel Jobin

Samuel Jobin

Investor at Boreal & RevStar Partnership Manager

Bio +
Samuel Jobin

Mélissa Proust

RevStar Event Planner

Bio +
Mélissa Proust

Mélissa Proust

RevStar Event Planner

Bio +
Mélissa Proust

Mélissa Proust

RevStar Event Planner

Bio +
Mélissa Proust
Hosted by

Vasco is the all-in-one RevOps platform for high-velocity B2B SaaS teams. With five integrated hubs and an AI-powered copilot, Vasco helps you align faster, execute smarter, and grow predictably — from clean data to strategic planning, execution, and insights.

Boreal is an early-stage VC fund backing gritty founders solving real problems in overlooked markets. With deep expertise in commercialization and a bias for long-term partnerships, Boreal supports startups from pre-seed to scale across B2B SaaS, industrial innovation, and digital health.

Revstar's mc

François Lanthier Nadeau

Founder of SaaSpasse, a media and community for Quebec SaaS, Frank is a master of words and a natural crowd-builder, bringing the energy and rhythm to keep the day flowing.

giving back

All profits from RevStar are donated to Techaide, supporting their mission to raise funds, mobilize resources, and fight social inequalities in Greater Montreal.

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Where it

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Located in the heart of downtown Montréal, RevStar takes place on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, featuring iconic views of Mount Royal.

Expect a dynamic space with a mainstage for keynotes, an exhibitor lounge for curated conversations, and plenty of opportunities to recharge — from all-day coffee to signature cocktails like the Vascotini and Boréal Spritz.

Lunch is served on-site and crafted by some of Montréal’s top chefs, offering a locally inspired culinary experience.

Be part of the first-ever RevStar — a one-day summit with an exceptional lineup of GTM leaders, operators, and investors. Join the movement shaping Canada’s next wave of revenue innovation.

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